Head Chef

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

very few late nights and weekend hours

time off for most holidays

Paid Vacations

a competitive 401K with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished food service company celebrated for its commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service, specifically catering to the unique needs of Sororities and Fraternities. Established out of a vision to address the lack of consistency and professionalism commonly found in fraternity and sorority house kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, fresh, and from-scratch meals. Serving students nationwide, the company has grown to prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly, becoming a trusted name in Greek life dining services across the country.

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Job Requirements

Ability to work well as part of a team
Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
Be familiar with the industry’s best practices
3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Ability to pass a background check
Culinary degree is a plus
Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
Capability to work in a loud and busy kitchen environment with hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp knives, and slippery floors
Ability to work in extreme heat or cold
Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, walk, bend and stoop
Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Job Qualifications

3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Culinary degree is a plus
Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
Ability to work well as part of a team
Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
Be familiar with the industry’s best practices

Job Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
Participate in menu meetings with the chapter
Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor
Send photos regularly of meal presentations to management
Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes
Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner
Oversee and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management's approval
Order supplies in accordance with budgetary requirements and stock inventory
Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations
Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers
Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management
Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts
Ensure compliance with all policies among staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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